At CGI Latin America, President Clinton will convene
regional and global leaders to move beyond discussion
and drive cross-sector action.

CGI Latin America will engage key leaders from the private sector, government, civil society, and NGOs
to generate lasting solutions to the region’s, and the world’s, most pressing challenges. By strengthening
these partnerships, examining successful initiatives, and developing new strategies, these challenges
can be met by a prosperous global community.

Working Sessions will be held multiple times over the course of the meeting,
with a select Action Area providing the framework for each 90-minute session:

1

Designing for Green Growth

Green Growth policies challenge the notion that promoting environmental sustainability and spurring economic growth must be competing priorities. Latin America—with its vast biodiversity, agile manufacturing industry, and access to a range of renewable energy alternatives—is in a unique position to be a global leader in this movement.

2

Developing Human Capacity

A healthy, educated, and well-trained workforce is critical for sustaining economic expansion. Finding innovative ways to invest in early childhood development, proper nutrition, quality healthcare, leadership training, and workforce development programs will reduce poverty and expand economic participation—laying the foundation for a prosperous middle class.

3

Harnessing Technology & Innovation

Innovation and technology are not only primary drivers of modern economies, they are necessary for achieving continued growth. For the private sector, technological innovation can help businesses develop more globally competitive products. For civil society, an emphasis on social innovation can help policy-makers and practitioners design more effective solutions.

Attend

Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) meetings provide a platform to interact with individuals from across sectors, form partnerships, and collaborate to build Commitments to Action, addressing some of today’s most pressing challenges within the Latin American region and globally. CGI facilitates action by leveraging participants’ influence, expertise, and passion to create effective and measurable commitments.

Commitments to Action

Commitments to Action can be small or large, financial or nonmonetary in nature. Many commitments are the result of cross-sector partnerships, with CGI members combining efforts to expand their impact. While the three Action Areas explore specific topics within the broader meeting context, commitments can address a more expansive scope of challenges in any part of the world. To date, CGI members have made more than 2,500 Commitments to Action, which have improved the lives of over 430 million people in more than 180 countries.

CGI supports the development of commitments by facilitating dialogue, providing opportunities to identify partners, and communicating results.
CGI serves as a catalyst for action, but does not engage in the actual implementation of commitments.

New: A CGI commitment must present a new idea or approach to a major challenge. While ongoing work is not eligible, an expansion of a successful program does qualify as a valid Commitment to Action. Additionally, participants can become partners on other CGI commitments by, for example, providing in-kind support or technical expertise.

Specific: A CGI commitment must outline a specific approach to a problem, have clear and feasible objectives to be accomplished within a defined period of time, and articulate the desired outcome of the effort.

Measurable: CGI commitments must have specific quantitative or qualitative goals that can be monitored by the commitment-maker to evaluate progress over time. As each commitment is implemented, annual progress is reported to CGI to demonstrate the extent of its impact.

Over 500 Commitments to Action have been made
in the Latin American region. Highlights include:

All Kids can Learn

In 2009, Comunidade Educativa CEDAC committed to promote the educational development of 16 municipalities located in the Brazilian Northern State of Maranhão. The commitment implements a systemic approach to providing more equitable, quality education in these areas by promoting collaboration between all key individuals and entities in the education system.

Buckets to Backpacks

Commitment by: Greif, Inc.

In 2011, Greif committed to launch a pilot program in Haiti to locally manufacture and distribute 1,000 water backpacks by April 2012, with the ultimate goal of distributing one million globally by 2014. The backpacks are anti-disease, keeping water pure and safe in transport. The design also makes the process more efficient for girls and women, who are predominantly responsible for the collection of water in developing countries.

Scaling up Pesca

Commitment by: Puntacana Resort & Club

In 2011, Puntacana Resort & Club, through the Partnership for Ecologically Sustainable Coastal Areas (PESCA), committed to scale its coral restoration programs in strategic areas of the Dominican Republic. The commitment aims to protect key coral species and rehabilitate local reef ecosystems, upon which the local tourist industry relies.

Press Credentials

All media must apply for credentials and must be approved by CGI in order to attend.
The deadline to apply is Friday, December 6 at 5 PM BRST.

Members of the press who have received email confirmation from CGI to attend the meeting are encouraged to pick up their
credentials at the press registration desk on Monday, December 9 between 7 AM and 5 PM BRST.

If you do not currently reside in Brazil, you may be required to obtain a tourist visa to enter the country. Please check with the Brazilian embassy or consulate nearest you for visa requirements. CGI is unable to obtain visas for participants.

What language will the meeting be held in?

The CGI Latin America Meeting will be held in English, with translation services available in Spanish and Portuguese during all programmatic portions of the event.

Participation in the CGI Latin America Meeting is limited. Registering as soon as possible to secure your attendance is highly encouraged.

How can I book accommodations for my stay?

CGI has secured discounted rates for attendees at the hotels listed below, valid for the week of the meeting. These rates can only be guaranteed until the cut-off dates or until the hotel blocks reach capacity.

I have dietary restrictions. Will there be accommodations made for me?

Meals will be served throughout the meeting, with vegetarian options available. Please contact your Relationship Manager should you require any specific accommodations.

Can I bring a guest or spouse to CGI Latin America?

Attendees are unable to bring a guest or spouse to the daytime portions of the meeting. However, guests are welcome at the social reception on Monday evening for an additional fee. Please contact cgilatinamerica@clintonglobalinitiative.org or your Relationship Manager for more information.

How can my company sponsor the Clinton Global Initiative?

Sponsors of CGI proudly share the common goal of finding solutions to pressing global challenges. Companies can sponsor entire events, specific parts of an event, or provide support for the year-round programming that is available to CGI members. If you or your company is interested in becoming a sponsor of CGI, please contact sponsorship@clintonglobalinitiative.org or call +1 (212) 397-2255.